The National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF) established the Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program in 1989 to offer financial assistance and encouragement to young people in the pursuit of academic excellence.
Scholarship Details
- Established by the National Air Transportation Foundation in 1989
- Two awards of $1,000 each granted annually
- Funds applied toward one year of full-time undergraduate study
- Designed to support students pursuing careers in general aviation
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors enrolled full-time in an aviation degree program at an accredited four-year institution
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate interest in a career in general aviation
Application Process
- Complete the official scholarship application form
- Submit a complete transcript of grades (one original and three photocopies)
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Write and submit an essay on general aviation
- Submit a statement of career goals in general aviation
- Ensure all materials are submitted to NATF by the last Friday in December
Recipients will be notified in writing by the end of April and all other applicants will be notified in writing by mid-May. Our scholarship recipients are announced to the public in issues of general aviation publications, such as our Aviation Business Journal and also featured on our website.
